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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen have passed an ordinance proposed to prohibit allocation of public funds to for-profit organizations, religious or politically affiliated organizations and organizations that are in any way involved in adult entertainment as defined by state code in two readings during their June meetings. The ordinance,...

BALLARD, Linda Faye Russell, was the eleventh of eleven children, born into a poor but loving home on the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama. A coal miner’s daughter, she endured a very crowded three-room house with no indoor plumbing and a trifling yard rooster that tormented her as a young girl, which is probably why she grew up to be as tough as she was. Beautiful, smart and athletic, Linda was a majorette and a prom queen in high school, but she could have easily played on the varsity baseball team if girls had been allowed back in the day. She married her high-school sweetheart, Bob, and worked for Auburn University to put him through grad school. With a sharp mind and a kind heart, Linda was well suited to become an educator and a church youth leader, working at times with kindergarteners, special needs children and the young people at Winchester’s First United Methodist Church. But some of her favorite memories were on the baseball diamond and the football gridiron, cheering for her own kids and the children of her good friends, even though they might be on opposing teams. Linda never missed a game, and she would gladly step in to pitch for batting practice. She had a wicked curveball. Linda traveled the world with her husband and two sons, visiting over 30 countries and even circumnavigating the globe once. Although she made many wonderful friends while living in Saudi Arabia, her favorite country was England, where she loved sipping beer shandies and schooling the locals in weekly pub trivia. Once, car sick from a lorry ride in London, she famously threw up on the steps of Buckingham Palace. And she always thought that was hilarious. She doted on her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She played a solid match of tennis and a brilliant game of bridge. She loved her family and friends fiercely. And she could build a campfire like no one’s business. About her own mother’s death, Linda always said that she would like to go the same way – peacefully in her sleep. And, true to form, that’s exactly what she did. Although Linda had many exciting adventures throughout her life, she loved those early years at Auburn like no other. She always thought of the university as her first real home, and it is to Auburn that she has requested to return. Even as ashes. War Eagle, Mom. War Eagle. Linda leaves behind her loving sons, Mike and Steve, and their spouses, both named Angela; seven grandchildren, Zack, John (Hayley), Sylas, Ben, Claire, Jasper and Caroline; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jackson; her sister, Edna; along with countless cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Please join the family in service and celebration of Linda’s life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Winchester, Tennessee. While Linda enjoyed flower arrangements, she wouldn’t have wanted everyone to make a fuss with that. But she did give generously to those programs that helped feed the hungry, especially children. So, if you feel inclined to honor Linda with something beautiful, please make it a donation to your local food bank or the Winchester First United Methodist School Backpack Program. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

Justin Gore graduated from Tullahoma High School in 2006. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tullahoma. “My hometown taught me that caring for people was important being dependable and accountable have been the foundation to my success in the Navy,” said Gore. “I worked as a grocery bagger at Bi-Lo, a courtesy associate at Walmart, an extra hand with Morse lawn services loaded trucks for Coca-Cola and retail at Hibbett’s.”

James “Big Guy” Conway aged 77, passed away suddenly at his home on June 30, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to James Kenneth Conway Sr. and Mary Beatrice Conway. He was raised in Berkeley, Illinois and was a 1965 graduate of Proviso West. Most of his adult years were spent in St. Charles, Illinois where he raised his family. For 20 years Jim and Mary visited Winchester, Tennessee and were able to retire there in 2013. His career was in mechanical engineering but his heart was in love of gardening, carpentry, and his three daughters. He found great joy in life watching his 2 nephews and his 6 grandsons grow. He is survived by wife Mary Conway; his younger brother, Jeffrey Conway and his son’s Johnathon and Benjamin of Huntsville, Alabama; his daughters Melissa (Trent Ellis) Lugo and her son, Jack of Salt Lake City Utah, Katie Lindgren (Jason) and their son’s Nolan, Knox and Miles of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Megan Burnett (Joe) and their son’s Ryder and Jayce of St. Charles, Illinois.

I'm grateful to report that not only did I survive six hours of Bonnaroo, it wasn't nearly as painful as I thought it might be. I stopped at TJ Maxx Friday morning to pick up a small wallet to go inside my clear purse and some snacks for the ride to Manchester since I didn't know how bad the traffic might be. I picked my daughter up from her dad's house at noon and was pleasantly surprised that we arrived an hour and 21 minutes later at Coffee County High School to pick up our parking pass via a newly paved five-lane highway that ran alongside a large brick sign that said "Welcome to Manchester" and "Paid for by Bonnaroo."

MANCHESTER, TN – Even for the most seasoned Roo Vets, this year’s version of the iconic Bonnaroo festival was hot, really hot! Temperatures during the three-day event were consistently in the 90s, sometimes reaching 100, with plenty of humidity and one thunderstorm thrown in. These conditions made the...

“Happy Roo!” shouted the first person to greet me as I arrived on the Farm. The atmosphere, characterized by radical positivity, was immediately evident among the attendees and staff members through shared waves, fist-bumps, and compliments. Bonnaroovians began arriving at the campground starting Tuesday morning, eager to kick off...

Police described the incident as "aimless."

ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Grundy County School District alerted the community there are allegations of political coercion by a member of the Board of Education. The school district wrote a letter to the Swiss Memorial Elementary School community regarding rumors of the school potentially closing. The letter explains...

Monteagle resident Robert “Bobby” Liston Wiggins passed away Monday, June 24, at Sheltering Arms with his family by his bedside. Bobby was born on March 11, 1938, in Tracy City to Robert and Dorothy Cunningham Wiggins, who preceded him in death along with his daughter Cindy Wiggins, and sisters; Dorothy Wiggins (Billy) Hargis, Betty Wiggins (Gene) Johnson.

While the Tullahoma News and 93.9 The Duck will combine to host a political forum for city mayor and aldermen and county mayor on July 10 at the high school auditorium at 6 p.m., some of the county mayor candidates got a chance to first introduce their platforms at a forum hosted by the Manchester Times and Rooster Radio.

Madalyn and Michael Caleb Jolley of Estill Springs proudly announce the birth of their son, Arley Caleb, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester.

Elisha Sisk, left, and Matthew Coffelt, right, members of Scout Troop 184, recently received their Eagle Scout awards during a formal Eagle Scout Court of Honor Service held on June 10. Presiding over the ceremony is Troop 184 leader Mike Holmes, center. Photo provided.

Robert Morgan Jr., a beloved resident of Tullahoma, passed away at the age 57, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his residence. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. Born in Nashville, Bobby was a cherished member of the community known for his kind heart...

Three men were arrested on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent check-cashing attempt on June 26 at Citizens Community Bank in Winchester where they first fled the scene in a vehicle then on foot before being apprehended.

Jon Oliver Foote, age 63 of Decherd, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2024. Jon was born March 17,1961, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Ron and June Foote. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Jon lived in Spirit Lake, Iowa, Polk, Nebraska, and Lincoln Nebraska, where he met Lori Watson. They became high school sweethearts and married on October 25, 1980. Jon and Lori moved to Colorado to pursue Aviation Maintenance training, graduated in 1984 from Colorado Aero Tech, and immediately started his own aircraft restoration business. They spent a total of fourteen years in Colorado, mostly in the Longmont/Frederick areas. In 1987, Jon had a vision to start an aviation ministry, Missionaire. The ministry trained people to become mechanics and pilots while actively restoring “real” flyable aircraft, most of which were sent into service with other ministries all over the world. Jon retired from his work with Missionaire in 2021, after almost thirty-five years of service. Jon also operated aircraft maintenance businesses in various locations where the family lived, including Kimball, Nebraska, Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and Winchester, Tennessee. Besides working on customers’ planes, he volunteered with notable projects such as the restoration of a flying 1916 Curtiss Jenny, and a DeHavilland DH-4. Throughout the Jenny Project, which took place in Kentucky, he actively involved high school students in the work. He and his son, Allan, launched a high school aviation program in the Tompkinsville school. He started again an internship for middle and high school students in Winchester, where they were restoring Curtiss Jenny. Jon loved mentoring young people spiritually and sharing his faith, encouraging them to grow into their own personal relationship with Christ. He served as a youth pastor in different churches over the years. His children grew up around airplanes. His two sons apprenticed with him and became aircraft mechanics as well as pilots. His daughter also learned the trade for a time and helped with recovering fabric aircraft. They were actively involved in the family and church ministry through the years. Jon was currently winding down operations at Winchester Airport in anticipation of retiring from aviation. He was looking forward to working on classic car projects and having more time to spend with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Jon loved to cook and was well-known for his special talent for creating delicious dishes for others. He had also recently taken on the hobby of creating unique epoxy tables. There was pretty much nothing Jon couldn’t do or figure out how to do. He worked hard with his hands not only on airplanes but restoring houses and other construction projects. Jon will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori of almost forty-four years, who remains in the Winchester area; son, Allan (Charity) Foote of Destrehan, Louisiana; son, Wesley (Leighanna) Foote of Peyton, Colorado; and daughter, Amanda (Jerry) Alexander of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He is also survived by all eight of his siblings, and seven grandchildren (Ian, Kaelyn, Seth, Eli, Kyle, Elissa, and Amarissa). He leaves behind a host of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 12pm-2pm at Kings Cross Church. A memorial service will follow at 2pm. Church address is 222 Turkey Creek Road, Tullahoma, TN, 37388.

Long-time Tullahoma Economic Development Chair Lynn Sebourn has announced his candidacy for Tullahoma Mayor in the August 1st elections. A Missouri S&T and UTSI graduate, Sebourn has 32 years of engineering experience in aerospace test facilities, primarily at AEDC. “I have been blessed to raise my family in the great...

The Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Decherd recently hosted an appreciation picnic at its parish pavilion for all law enforcement, fire and ambulance personnel in the local area. In collaboration with the City of Decherd’s Mayor’s Office, Good Shepherd prepared a hearty selection of picnic foods and drinks to share...

Fellow Tullahomans, you may find this surprising, but if you enjoy chicken nuggets, I have found the best in town! To my surprise, it is not a place you might think of for the tasty nuggets, but I have tried them ALL. The best in my opinion is... wait for...